Some More News Even More News: The GOP's War On Voting Is Just Getting Started
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Oct 27, 2025 
Michael Swaim, a former co-worker of the hosts and a prominent podcaster known for his work with Small Beans, joins to delve into the ongoing attacks on voting rights. He discusses how Republicans are employing tactics to suppress votes and the importance of understanding these political maneuvers. The conversation also touches on bizarre updates from the White House and threats to SNAP benefits, highlighting the intertwining of politics and personal lives. They explore the potential impact of redistricting and the looming Supreme Court decisions on voting rights.
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Waking Up From A Comfortable Bubble
- Michael Swaim recounts waking up to political realities after leaving college and losing his comfortable assumptions.
- He credits his partner and later experiences for broadening his perspective on systemic issues.
Coordinated Vote Suppression Tactics
- Republicans are preparing layered tactics to suppress votes, from rhetoric to on-the-ground intimidation.
- Michael Swaim and Jonathan Harris stress the speed and coordination of these efforts as alarming.
Use Mail-In Ballots Where Possible
- Use state-level protections like universal mail-in ballots where available to blunt intimidation.
- Jonathan Harris explicitly urges Californians to rely on mail-in voting to avoid hostile polling places.
